Tech Investor Prosus Reports Increased Profit Fueled by Tencent Holdings
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 24 2025
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Source: WSJ
Prosus Financial Performance: Prosus reported a net profit of $5.63 billion for the first half of its fiscal year, an increase from $4.59 billion in the same period last year.
Impact of Tencent Investment: The rise in net profit was attributed to its investment in Tencent and the sale of a portion of its stake in the Chinese tech giant.
Comparison to Expectations: The reported profit fell short of consensus expectations, which were estimated at $6.11 billion according to Visible Alpha.
Reporting Period: The financial results cover the six months ending September 30.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
